FC Buzz Weekend: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New Canaan Library

FC Buzz Weekend April 4-6

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.

A Guided Art Tour of Fairfield University Art Museum’s 'Dawn & Dusk' Exhibit

Verso University, Fairfield

Friday Apr 4, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Take a break from the everyday and immerse yourself in the art of the late 19th and early 20th century Tonalist movement. Fairfield University Adjunct Professor of Art History Ive Covaci will lead an exploration of the paintings in this exciting and evocative show.

Healthy Eating on a Budget: The Price is Right for Your Health

Bethel Public Library, Bethel

Friday Apr 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank! Join us for an engaging presentation on how to eat that is both good for your health and for your wallet.

“Decades” Spring Gala Fundraiser

Wilton Library, Wilton

Friday Apr 4, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The evening will honor the past decades, bring us together for a festive party, and raise funds to help ensure a strong future. T

La Cage Aux Folles

Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk

Friday Apr 4, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fairfield County’s award-winning professional theatre company, concludes its 38th season with the Tony Award winning musical, La Cage Aux Folles.

Bruce Birthday Bash

Bruce Museum, Greenwich

Saturday Apr 5, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrate with them, as they mark two years of art, science, and discovery in their new building!

Re-Framing 95: Interactive Art Installation and Walking Tours

Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich

Saturday Apr 5, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Enjoy a unique, interactive art installation and guided walking tours around the Greenwich Historical Society campus and the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House.

Rediscover Greenwich: Historic Tours and Art Installations

Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich

Saturday Apr 5, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Greenwich Historical Society and Untapped New York present Rediscover Greenwich: A series of on- and off-site interactive tours, art installations and exhibitions. Launching on April 5th and on view through June 30th.

CT Innovation and Industry: Sikorsky Aircraft with Art Gottlieb

Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport

Saturday Apr 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Local historian Art Gottlieb will give a special presentation on the history of Sikorsky Aircraft, the well known aviation company that was primarily located in Stratford, CT and a leading innovator and supplier of helicopters.

Opening Reception for Ellen Gordon's "A Creative Journey"

GR Art Gallery, Stamford

Saturday Apr 5, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This exhibition is a retrospective of paintings and drawings by the artist created since 2009. In 2009 Ms. Gordon had her first solo exhibition entitled “A Creative Journey” at the Stamford Mayor’s Gallery.

Master Organist - James O’Donnell-Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan

Saturday Apr 5, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Internationally recognized as a conductor, organist and teacher, James O’Donnell has performed all over the world.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

New Canaan Library, New Canaan

Saturday Apr 5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Connecticut Stage Company is once again bringing Broadway stars back to New Canaan for their second show this season with the hilarious musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

The Andes: Music of the Mountains

Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk

Saturday Apr 5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join INTEMPO for their annual Cultural Crossover Concert, celebrating The Andes: Music of the Mountains, in partnership with the Norwalk Youth Symphony.

Lucy Kaplansky with Dustin Lowman Opening

Voices Cafe, Westport

Saturday Apr 5, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

This concert promises two of the best singer/songwriters you will ever get to see, and we are thrilled to have them with us for just this one Spring evening. Scott Simon shares, "utterly beautiful and affecting, Lucy sings songs from her life that have resonance in ours.” The New Yorker shares “Lucy is a truly gifted performer, with a bag full of enchanting songs.”

Absolute Queen with Special Guest Absolute Def Leppard

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport

Saturday Apr 5, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ABSOLUTE QUEEN has spent hundreds of hours in the studio studying Queen’s many layered harmony vocals and instrumentation to bring you the most authentic sounding Queen Live experience.

Returning: A Solo Exhibition featuring Bri Custer

Sorelle Gallery, Westport

Saturday Apr 5, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bri Custer is a plein air painter investigating perception, memory, and color through the New England Landscape. She is currently a full-time artist based in Concord, New Hampshire with her husband Bryan, daughter Helen, and their hound-lab mix, Vinny.

Farm & Forest All-Terrain 5K Run

Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford

Sunday Apr 6, 8:00 am - 10:30 am

The Run Route will include paved paths throughout Heckscher Farm, scenic nature trails, wooden boardwalks and more.

Fred Elser First Sunday Science: Introduction to Shellfishing

The Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Greenwich

Sunday Apr 6, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This event coincides with low tide so come prepared to spend some time in the mud.

Bruce Experiences: Tanka Poetry Reading and Translation

Bruce Museum, Greenwich

Sunday Apr 6, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join them for a special afternoon of Japanese tanka poetry reading in translation with author and editor Nancy Matsumoto! The reading and discussion will take place in the gallery with the Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror exhibition, on view April 5–November 16, 2025.

PROJECT MUSIC & King School present the 10th Annual El Sistema Residency

King School Performing Arts Center, Stamford

Sunday Apr 6, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Each year, El Sistema Residency brings together young musicians from across the East Coast for a powerful weekend of artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and collective music-making.

Michael Feinstein - Because of You: A Tribute to Tony Bennett Featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble

Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield

Sunday Apr 6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Michael Feinstein’s close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their camaraderie brings authenticity and depth to each note performed.

See these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at https://culturalalliancefc.org

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